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Start research in the Archives of the Big Bend by learning more about the archival collections, performing a keyword search in the Physical Catalog, browsing the Digital Collections, or reviewing published Finding Aids.
Select archival collections and formats housed in the Archives of the Big Bend are described online. Contact Archives staff with questions.
Search keyword(s) to find cataloged archival and historical materials across all locations. The Physical Catalog and Archives Search, powered by SirsiDynix Enterprise, will open in a new window.
Digital Collections provide digital access to selected resources from the Archives of the Big Bend’s holdings. The Digital Collections portal, powered by OCLC’s CONTENTdm, will open in a new window.
Finding Aids are documents that describe archival collections. Published Finding Aids are listed in alphabetical order. Use CTRL+f to search through and within the finding aids.
ARCHIVES NEWS AND EVENTS
Archives Celebrate 50 Years of Preserving Alpine & Regional History with Community “Roadshow”
For fifty years, the Archives of the Big Bend at the Sul Ross State University Library have served as the guardian of Alpine’s collective memory and the broader story of the Big Bend region. From personal letters and photographs to …
Archives of the Big Bend kicks off 50th anniversary celebration March 5
–via news.sulross.edu– The Archives of the Big Bend proudly marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, commemorating five decades of dedication to preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Big Bend region. To kick off the yearlong celebration, author Joe Burgess …
Website Navigation Updates
In our ongoing effort to increase awareness of Library and Archives services and resources and to improve access to information for our users, we’ve updated the Library and Archives’ website to include direct links to information about SRSU-INTL Library Services …
last updated: March 4, 2025